Three Ministries. One Mission.

St. Francis Xavier Youth Ministry exists to form a community of young disciples of Jesus Christ.

Discover-Grow-Love

This group is for children in 3rd through 5th grade. Xavier Kids discover the joy of being Catholic, grow in their relationship with Jesus, and learn to love God and others.

Meets every other Thursday from 6:30 to 8 pm.

Follow-Believe-Become

This group is for youth in 6th through 8th grade. Xavier Youth helps students follow Christ, believe more deeply in the teachings of the Catholic Church, and become the saints God created them to be.

Meets every other Thursday from 6:30 to 8 pm.

Rise-Lead-Serve

This group is for youth in 9th through 12th grade. Xavier Teens challenges students to rise to the call of discipleship, lead by the example of Christ, and serve God and others with joyful hearts.

Meets every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

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To stay up to date with what is going on, be sure to sign up using the “Click to join our Flocknote” link below.

Once logged on, look within the “Evangelization & Formation” group and join the corresponding group based on your child(ren)’s grade level.

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A Note from the Youth Minister

Hello!

My name is Gabriel Sandoz! I am the Youth & Children’s Ministry Coordinator here at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. In May, I graduated from Mississippi State University and then got married to my lovely wife Ella. Then in July, I moved from Mississippi and started working here at St. Francis. My own involvement in youth ministry in high school and the relationships it nurtured is one of the main reasons that I am a practicing Catholic today. I am very grateful God’s given me the ability to give back and serve in the way that I was served back then.

My goal with youth ministry is not to catechize kids (although if they learn a thing or two that is definitely a plus), but rather to help youth form a community of friends based on that which should matter the most, the faith. My hope is that by praying, discussing the faith, and having fun together the youth of this parish develop a strong bond as they collectively grow as disciples of Christ.

I look forward to getting to know each of you! I am very excited for this year and to see all that the Lord has in store for it!

Best Wishes,
Gabriel Sandoz

P.S. Feel free to contact me via email at gabriel@sfxstillwater.org, or by phone at (405) 338-1509.